Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996
Helping you thrive as a 21st Century Creative
"If you only read one book about getting creative work done," I tell my coaching clients, "make it The War of Art". Regular Lateral Action readers will know I'm a huge fan of Steven Pressfield's …
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Image by losmininos In 2005 I began puzzling over the success of some elite professionals I was fortunate enough to meet. They did not match any of my categories and yet they were more successful …
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Photo courtesy Chris Guillebeau Today sees the publication of a book that is essential reading for anyone who wants to create a lifestyle and business around their own passions and interests: The …
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Image by Jeff Medaugh 1 There are moments when we step into our highest selves. We are lost in our activity and performing at our peak. We're smarter. We contribute more. We connect to the …
Image courtesy of The 99 Percent Are you ambitious? Or do you think ambition is a dirty word? Is it possible to have big ambitions without turning into an egomaniac? Are you hiding your light …
Image by wsilver We entrepreneurs are a pragmatic bunch. Meaning, we love to solve problems. Entrepreneurs almost always have a deep, unconscious need to find elegant, easy and fast solutions. Not …
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I'm pleased to announce the launch of a major new Lateral Action course: The Creative Pathfinder - Your Guide to Success as a Creative Professional. And this one is completely free. :-) It's …
Of all the writers I know, I have learned the most about how to be a productive creative person from Mark. His tips are always realistic, accessible, and sticky. It’s not just talk, this is productivity advice that will change your life.
~ Jocelyn K. Glei, author, host of the Hurry Slowly podcast, and Founding Editor, 99U